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UPDATED Jul 22, 2026 at 4:09 PM ET

Jul 21, 2026 at 2:07 PM ET

Pentagon seeks billions from Congress over Iran war costs

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Iran war is expected to cost $37.5 billion.

WHO: Pete Hegseth

WHAT: Said the Iran war is expected to cost Americans $37.5 billion and sought billions from Congress

WHEN: Jul 21, 2026 at 6:37 PM ET

WHERE: USA

WHY: The Pentagon estimates the Iran war will cost Americans $37.5 billion, up from an earlier $29-billion estimate.

How this story developed (showing 10 of 10 earlier reports)

Pentagon seeks $21B for munitions replacement at Senate hearing · Jul 22, 2026 at 4:09 PM ET
Hegseth offers $37.5B price tag for Iran war costs · Jul 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
Hegseth seeks $70B more as Iran activates air defenses · Jul 22, 2026 at 1:04 PM ET
Hegseth says Pentagon needs nearly $70B more for Iran war · Jul 22, 2026 at 10:07 AM ET
Pete Hegseth seeks urgent Iran war funding increase · Jul 22, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET
Hegseth seeks $67B to restock arms for Iran war · Jul 22, 2026 at 4:00 AM ET
Hegseth faces bipartisan scrutiny as Iran war escalates · Jul 22, 2026 at 12:03 AM ET
Hegseth estimates Iran war cost at $37.5 billion · Jul 21, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Hegseth and Caine testify before Senate on Iran war · Jul 21, 2026 at 5:05 PM ET
Hegseth and Caine to seek more Iran-war funding · Jul 21, 2026 at 2:07 PM ET

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